"The new patrol automobiles of the military police are equipped with alarm loudspeakers, color design, automatic engine fire extinguisher, holders for armored vests and bullet-resistant helmets, outside-mounted lifter winch, GLONASS system and a compartment for two detainees," it said.

The full-drive UAZ-3163 Patriots have automatic gearboxes and starting preheaters. The petrol engine has a capacity of 128 HP. The unladen weight is 2.1 tons, the carrying capacity is 0.5 tons. Maximum speed is 150 km/h. The vehicles carry up to nine people.

The new hardware will considerably increase the mobility of military police units and the effectiveness of their missions.